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Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Raises Storm and Flood Alert to 'Alert', Activates Level 2 Emergency Response today , it has raised the storm and flood crisis alert level to 'Alert' and activated the Level 2 emergency response of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters , following the issuance of heavy rain warnings in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon provinces. SBS Jul 18, 2026 7:04 AM

U.S. Military Conducts 7th Consecutive Night of Airstrikes on Iran, Aiming to Degrade Military Capabilities Central Command The U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations against Iran, announced that it conducted further airstrikes targeting Iran on July 17 . SBS Jul 18, 2026 7:02 AM

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Stationary Front and Low Pressure System: Heavy Moisture Influx Overnight As you have just seen, heavy rain, so intense that visibility is severely limited, is being recorded in various parts of the country, including Seoul. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:57 AM

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Faded Constitution Day: Rival Parties Trade Blame Amid Parliamentary Deadlock A commemorative ceremony was held at the National Assembly yesterday to mark Constitution Day, which has been reinstated as a public holiday after 18 years. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:41 AM

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Public Opinion Poll on Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Authority: 61% in Favor of Retention vs. 23% for Abolition The results of a Gallup Korea public opinion poll regarding the potential abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority have been released. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:39 AM

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Investigation into 'Botched Probe' Extends to Higher-Ups... "Strict Response to Secondary Victimization" A former head of the detective division, who was the superior of the investigation team leader in the case of the alleged botched investigation into the 'Jang Yoon-gi case,' will face a court hearing on July 21 to determine whether he will be detained. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:32 AM

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20,000 South Korean Students in the U.S. Face Uncertainty Over Visa Restrictions The U.S. Trump administration, which is pursuing strict immigration policies, has announced that it will limit the stay of international students to four years. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:31 AM

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7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Mexico; No Casualties Reported So Far A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the Pacific coast, 50 kilometers southwest of Mexico. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:29 AM

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U.S. Strikes Hormuz Surveillance Towers and Infrastructure; Iran Retaliates The United States has bombed Iranian national infrastructure, including surveillance towers in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as railways, bridges, and roads. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:28 AM

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Multi-Vehicle Collision and Fire in Daegwallyeong Tunnel Causes Severe Holiday Traffic Yesterday , a four-vehicle pileup occurred inside the Daegwallyeong Tunnel on the Yeongdong Expressway heading toward Gangneung, followed by a vehicle fire. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:24 AM